DSC call menu
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a semi-automated method of establishing VHF, MF, and HF radio calls. One
big advantage that DSC enabled radios offer is that they can receive calls from another DSC radio without
being on the same channel as the calling radio.
Short press the DSC / MENU key for the following options:
• DSC CALLS
• TRACK BUDDY
• CONTACTS
• CALL LOGS
DSC Calls
The calling radio may provide details on what channel to switch to so that voice communication can be
established. There are various types of DSC calls; the type of call made determines information sent with
the call, and how other radios respond to the incoming call.
There are four DSC call types, as well as related options, that can be accessed from this menu.
INDIVIDUAL
Used to place a call to a single other vessel. The call can be initiated by selecting:
• MANUAL: enter a new vessel’s MMSI.
• RECENT: select a vessel in the RECENT list.
• CONTACTS: select an existing vessel already saved in your CONTACTS list.
When the SEND TO page is displayed, use the
and keys to select the channel to use for voice
communication.
DISTRESS
The Distress menu can be accessed from the DSC Calls menu, or directly by the Distress key found on the
radio handset.
The nature of the distress call can be selected from the menu list. The selected option will be displayed on
other radios receiving the call.
Below are the nature of distress options available in the Distress menu:
• UNDESIGNATED • FIRE
• FLOODING • COLLISION
• GROUNDING • CAPSIZING
• SINKING • ADRIFT
• ABANDONING SHIP • PIRACY
• MAN OVERBOARD
¼ Note: UNDESIGNATED is the default setting. An undesignated distress call can be sent by lifting the
DISTRESS cover and long pressing the Distress key.
Send a distress call using the DSC calls menu
1 Select DSC CALLS, then DISTRESS in the DSC Calls menu.
2 Use the and keys to select the nature of distress call from the menu.
3 Long press the Distress key. A 3-second countdown will commence before the call is sent.
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